Levin gang shootings and police response
The story so far
Levin experienced a series of shootings in August 2025, and police increased patrols after three incidents over two days, including a man who arrived at a healthcare centre with a gunshot wound to his thigh.19 Aug 2025 On 2 September the warrant was extended to Manawatū, Dannevirke, Feilding, Eketāhuna and Horowhenua after shots were fired at police patrol cars in Palmerston North.2 Sep 2025
Latest
A Gang Conflict Warrant was still in place, and police presence in the area remained increased.11 Sep 2025
Key moments
- Three Levin shootings in two days prompt extra police patrols in the town.
- Fourth Levin shooting this week leaves a person seriously injured on Bartholomew Road.
- Gang Conflict Warrant issued for Levin, Ōtaki, Shannon and Foxton after four shootings.
- Police seize four firearms and a knife in Levin during gang-related investigation.
- Six people arrested over several gang-related shootings in Levin this month.
- Man arrested after firearm discharged near Mabel Street; sixth incident in nine days.
- Warrant extended to Manawatū and other areas after shots fired at police patrol cars.
Written from the stories below; each sentence links to its sources.
Key people and organisations
All stories
September 2025
- Gang shootings in Levin cause local concern
- Gang conflict warrant extended to Manawatū after police were shot at
August 2025
- Man arrested in Levin after reports of discharged firearm
- Six arrested following series of shootings in Levin
- Horowhenua mayor reports resident anxiety following gang shootings
+1 - Police seize five weapons in Levin following gang conflict warrant
- Police issue gang conflict warrant after series of Levin shootings
- Person seriously injured in fourth Levin shooting this week
- Police increase patrols in Levin following multiple shootings
Coverage
- 1News8
- Stuff7
- RNZ7
- NZ Herald3
- Otago Daily Times2
- The Post1
- Newsroom1